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XUW 872

1959 Velocette Venom

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,520 mi
Last recorded47,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1959 Velocette Venom20,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUW 872
MakeVelocette
ModelVenom
Year1959
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 46,480 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,600 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 43,600 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 42,424 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 42,424 miles

How Reliable is the Velocette Venom?

Based on 5,061 MOT tests across 897 vehicles.

94.6%
Pass Rate
272
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
897
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 8
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 7
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 5
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 5
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XUW 872 is a 1959 Velocette Venom in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1959 Velocette Venom models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.2% with a typical mileage of 20,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Velocette Venom fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUW 872, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Velocette Venom typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 67 years old, this Velocette Venom is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUW 872 registered?

XUW 872 is a 1959 Velocette Venom, first registered on 15 October 1959.

Is XUW 872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUW 872 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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